BANNER ELK, N.C. –
Ethan Gardner finished with a solo and block assist this afternoon to move into a tie for third in program history in career solo blocks (44) and into fifth in program history in both block assists (135) and total blocks (179), but it was not enough as North Greenville finished with a 35-21 advantage in kills to clinch a straight-sets victory over the Bobcats this afternoon.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: North Greenville – 3; Lees-McRae – 0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-17)
LOCATION: Williams Gymnasium – Banner Elk, North Carolina
RECORDS: North Greenville (6-2/4-2), Lees-McRae (0-7/0-5)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Michael Marsans finished with a team-high seven kills to go along with three digs.
- Gardner also chipped in five kills, while Nic Brewster tallied four kills and six digs.
- Bradley Peters added 13 set assists and two service aces.
- The Crusaders used an 11-2 run in the first set to grab momentum and closed on a 4-0 run to clinch the frame 25-16.
- North Greenville ended the second set on a 9-4 run to win the second stanza, 25-18.
- The Crusaders clinched the victory with a 25-17 win in the third set.
FOR THE FOES:
- Jackson Gilbert and Diego Rosich each finished with seven kills to pace the Crusaders.
- Sergio Carrillo tallied 28 assists, while Christian Phung chipped in seven digs.
UP NEXT:
The Bobcats visit Limestone in a non-conference contest on Tuesday. First serve is slated for 7 p.m.
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